G. E. Watkins Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

Introduction: Luke 1:5-25 1. Read Malachi 4:5-6 1) In the final words of God in the Old Testament we read a promise that there would be more to come.

Introduction:

1. The world says, “Blessed are the merciless.”

1) Merciless rewarded with power, fame, money.

2) Merciless win elections, power.

3) In the business world being without mercy is “only business.”

1. Worship God (& fellowship Christians). Acts 2:42; 24:14; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16

2. Abstain From Fleshly Lusts. 1 Pet. 2:11; James 1:27; Rom. 8:13

Sermon on True Greatness Introduction: 1. Devotion to God often calls us to serve in “thankless” tasks. No one likes to do the lowly tasks. But someone has to: 1) Clean up after the pot luck. 2) Care for the grounds. 3) Clean the restrooms. 4) Wash the baptistery towels. 5) Take out the trash. […]

INTRODUCTION: Numbers 6:1-21

1. God anticipated that there would be those in Israel who would want to go beyond the average.

2. God provided a way for them to do so.

3. They were to make a voluntary vow to God.

4. Not just any vow but one that God would specify.

5. I believe this to be a fore-shadowing of the Christian walk which is closer to God than the walk of any previous dispensation.

DISCUSSION: The Nazarite vow was…

This sermon is about the value of the old paths. These are the ways that have been laid down by God. Being old they are not obsolete. We should be seeking the old paths because they are timeless. PROPOSITION: To set forth the commandment of God to “seek the old paths.” INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah 6:16-21 […]

INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning (1/2/05) my grandfather, Louis Green died. 2. This was a man who was a child during the First World War, and survived the death of both parents at an early age. 3. He made it though the Great Depression by sheer determination and hard work. 4. He was about 30 years […]

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 6:8-17

1. Through the prophet the king learned what he could not see.

2. Through the prophet Gahazi learned what he could not see.

3. Through Jesus Christ we learn things we cannot see. Hebrews 1:1-2

INTRODUCTION: Read Mark 1:1-8

1. Concerning the text.

1) When we think of John we think of preparation. His duty was to prepare the nation of Israel to receive the Christ.

2) This he did by preaching, by conversion, and by example of a godly life.

3) It will be much to our advantage to study what this text says about his job of preparation. We have a preparatory work of our own to do.

4) Jesus is coming again!

SUBJECT: Worship, Service

TITLE: We’re Looking For A Few Good Men

PROPOSITION: To teach the biblical expectations for men who lead in worship.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might ask himself if he meets those standards and if not to reform his life.

INTRODUCTION:

1. This sermon is done by request from the men who meet in our business meeting.

2. The concern is that there are some that we should not be scheduling to lead in worship because it may be that:

1) they don’t seem to take their obligations to attend worship seriously.

PROPOSITION: To teach the folly of walking in the lies our fathers believed.

OBJECTIVE: To motivate the hearer to reject the lies our fathers believed and to walk in truth.

INTRODUCTION: Read Amos 2:4

1. One of Satan’s many devices is to cause his lies to become traditions of men.

2. At the time Amos wrote Judah had been in their errors for generations.

3. There was a barrier to Judah’s repentance, namely, tradition.

Sermon on the Tongue – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins explaining how to control the tongue. From James 3:6.

Introduction: Read Matt. 10:28 1. In living the Christian life we worry far too much about what others think. 2. Jesus teaches that we should not even fear those that kill the body. He points out: 1) They can’t kill the soul. 2) There is one to fear who can kill body and soul in […]

INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy 4:12

1. Someone is watching you.

2. Ancient orators taught that, to be heard, the speaker had to apply PATHOS, LOGOS and ETHOS. People watch to see if what you do matches with what you say.

3. Timothy was being watched. So Paul could teach others how to live through Timothy.

4. He instructs, commands: Be an example!.

Sermon on Jesus’ Baptism INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 3:13-17, The Baptism of Jesus 1. The arrival of Jesus had been heralded by angels, an astronomical phenomenon, visiting dignitaries and a prophet of God. 2. Now it is time for God to make the announcement. 1) God had spoken audibly before, Exo. 20. 2) The announcement occurs […]

SERMON ON DISCIPLINE

INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6

1. This passage deals with a specific problem in the Thessalonian church.

2. There were brethren who refused to work for their own living, 2 Thessalonians 3:11

3. These were called “disorderly.” They were without discipline.

4. These did not walk after the tradition received from the apostles. Therefore, they were in sin.

5. We have, in this apostolic injunction, a principle that must be learned by the people of God in every generation. If it is not learned the church withers.

6. WE MUST WITHDRAW OURSELVES FROM THE DISORDERLY.

7. Withdraw means to keep away, stand aloof (Gingrich, Shorter Lexicon).

8. This is not something to be taken lightly but with fear and trembling.

Christian Persistence INTRODUCTION: 1. Often the difference between heaven and hell is persistence. 2. The value of persistence was highlighted recently in the news. 3. If you fail to learn persistence you will fail to get to heaven. DISCUSSION: I.   Focus on Possibilities, Not Circumstances 1. Remember the power of God. 2. Rom. 4:17-21 II. […]

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 17:9

1. Israel is in captivity, God is giving His reasons.

2. Some of what Israel did he did secretly.

3. Notice that with the mention here that it was not secret.

[How sad it is to see the delusions they were under, that they could keep anything secret from God. Is it not true that we are often under the same delusion?]

DISCUSSION:

INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Cor. 2:4-5.

1. The world is full of smart men:

1) with higher degrees,

2) with proven track records,

3) that present their ideas well.

2. Men of proven qualities are sought out, desired for leadership positions.

3. The same was true in Corinth. There were:

1) men who spoke words of wisdom,

2) men that communicated,

3) men that “made sense.”

We should seek to hear counsel and receive instruction for those that imitate Christ. This is spoken by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” We seek the advice he gives in his epistles, which are inspired by God and delivered to man through the Holy Spirit. We should also apply instructions seen in the proper examples shown by godly people.